Leyris, Jean, La petite rose, 2023
2023
Plaster
31 x 24 x 4 cm
“La petite rose” is a delicate work by Jean Leyris, executed on a small plaster plate measuring 31×24 cm. The depiction of a rose in a glass of water evokes the simplicity and ephemeral beauty of nature, a recurring theme in the artist’s work. Inspired by many years spent observing nature in Provence, Jean Leyris captures the fragility and grace of the rose with sculptural precision, transforming a simple flower into a timeless work of art.
About the author
Jean Leyris (born 1939)
Jean Leyris’ work is distinguished by his bas-reliefs of still lifes on table corners, figures on beds, landscapes or trees alone; subjects that traditionally take up more space on the canvas. A strong sense of frontality emerges from his works, with protruding points, the relief of a piece of fruit, the diagonal of a knife. He also creates figures in the round, with worked materials that have an authority, presence and monumentality reminiscent of Giacometti.
